Notes and Editorial Reviews

Rafal Blechacz's recital of Chopin’s Polonaises is welcomed by his large number of fans, who have eagerly awaited this release. It is a landmark recording of this highly emotional, popular and poetic music. The recording includes seven Polonaises, one of which is the Polonaise No. 7 in A flat major, op. 61 “Polonaise Fantaisie”. He is one of Deutsche Grammophon’s best-selling young artists – his stunning albums have sold more than 180,000 units worldwide. His last album, featuring Debussy and Blechacz’s compatriot Szymanowski, was named winner of the “Best Classical Album of the Year” at the Polish Fryderyk Awards and went Gold in his native country within a week ofRead more release in February 2012. Read less